PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN: FORM 2 – [SET 2]

2024 /2025
12/1
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Name: Class: Form 2 ^ ___________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of FIVE parts, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,
Part 4 and Part 5.
3. All answers should be shaded or written in the Answer Sheet,
at the back of the question paper.
4. Answer all the questions.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Possible Marks Marks Obtained
1 8
2 8
3 8
4 10
5 6
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
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 Part 1
Questions 1 to 8

Read the text carefully. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each of the
question, shade A, B or C in the answer sheet.

1. The poster hopes to attract for people who __________.

A. own bicycles
B. sell oil and bicycles
C. enjoy long distance cycling

Taken from https://www.gocomics.com/search/full_results?category=comic&page=7&terms=birthday

2. Lio’s grandmother gave him lots of money, but when can he use the
money?

A. Lio can use it to buy anything for his birthday.

B. Lio can use if after he had finished counting all the money.
C. Lio can use it only when he plays a game of Monopoly with his
friends or family.

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 TEEN ADVISOR

Cheap Traveller: Level ② Contributor 1 day ago

I am visiting KL in 2 weeks. What are some of the popular
shopping malls that have clothings for teenagers? I know
Sungei Wang Plaza is one of them, are there anymore?

Reply ⮡ TravelBug: Level ⑤ Contributor 3 hours ago

All the malls have 'teen' fashion shops. Sungei Wang / BB

Plaza, Pavillion, Suria KLCC all have a range of shops selling
'teen' fashions, clothes and clothing. Pavillion is a mid-range
mall, deep pockets are not really needed - but if you do
have the very deep pockets head over the other side of
Jalan Bukit Bintang to Starhill Gallery.

3. Based on the reply given by TravelBug, what does the phrase, “very
deep pockets” means?

A. The phrase means having lots of pockets.

B. The phrase means having lots of money to spend.
C. The phrase means having lots of compartments that are deep.

MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION
ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2024
WINNER OF SMK TUN DR. ISMAIL

My favourite holiday destination is the charming city of Paris, France. Known

for its unique culture and beautiful architecture, Paris is a place like no other.
Paris is home to many famous attractions. The Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum,
and Notre-Dame Cathedral are just a few. Each site is filled with history and
beauty.
The food in Paris is delicious. From croissants to escargot, there’s something for
everyone. The culture is vibrant and welcoming, making every visit
memorable.

Paris, with its rich culture and stunning attractions, is my favourite holiday
destination. I look forward to every visit.

4. The reason the writer likes to visit Paris is because of the __________, as
this word is repeated thrice in the essay.

A. culture
B. beauty
C. attractions

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 5. You are at Catherine’s House. Turn right into Main Street and walk
straight until you see a roundabout. Turn left into Fifth Street and
another left into Berry Drive. It’s the first building on your right. You are
at the ________________.

A. Library
B. Supermarket
C. David’s House

Name Age Way of Reason for The $$$ earned is

Making $$$ working used to . . .
Help his single
Spend all his money
Ahmad 15 Washing cars mother to support
by enjoying himself
the family
Bought 3 pairs of
Chong Deliver Saving up for a shoes instead of 1 and
13
Fu newspapers pair of shoes had to borrow money
from his parents.
Clean Support himself as
Pay for school fees,
Maniam 14 neighbour’s both his parents
food and lodging
lawns have died
6. The school is sponsoring 2 students for a Financial Literacy Workshop
and chose Ahmad and Chong Fu to attend. What could be the
possible reasons?

A. They come from single families.

B. They need to learn how to manage their money.
C. They have to understand how to document their work.

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 How many more minutes The minutes tick by,
before the bell rings,
Like molasses in winter,
To grant my escape,
I wish my mind,
From this educational

POEM
asylum, Could make that clock
go faster,
There's nothing more than
reading, writing and Oh, 3:00,
arithmetic, Where are you?
Boring!

7. From the poem, what is the writer waiting for?

A. The writer is waiting for the end of school.

B. The writer is waiting for reading, writing and arithmetic class.
C. The writer is waiting for someone to rescue him from the educational
asylum.

Malaysian Expressway

The expressway network of Malaysia is considered as one of the best controlled-access

expressway networks in Asia after Japan and South Korea. There are 30 expressways in
the country and the total length is 748 kilometres. and another 219.3 kilometres is under
construction. The closed toll expressway system is similar to the Japanese and Chinese
Expressway System. All Malaysian toll expressways are controlled-access highway and
managed in the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) system.
There are expressways in West Malaysia and East Malaysia, however, the former are
better-connected. The North–South Expressway passes through all the major cities in
West Malaysia, such as Penang, Ipoh, the Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. The Pan Borneo
Highway connects the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak with Brunei.

Taken from https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Malaysian_Expressway_System

8. From the article above, we understand that

A. Malaysia has an extensive network of expressways that connects

major cities in West of Malaysia.
B. there is a total of 30 expressways spanning 219.3 km with 748 km still
being constructed throughout Malaysia.
C. the closed toll expressway system that is used in Malaysia is
considered as the best controlled expressway network in Asia.

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 Part 2
Questions 9 to 16

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each of the
question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Dear Grandma,

How are you doing? Jane and I are having a great time here (0) off New York! The

people are friendly and nice. We (9) is have a great time here. Uncle Tom and Aunt

Sarah are so wonderful. They have (10) brings us to many interesting places. Last

week, we (11) visiting Central Park and Central Park Zoo. It was beautiful. They took

us to see (12) a Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge. We (13) has no visit the

Skyscape Museum and Statue of Liberty. Uncle Tom said that we (14) has gone to

see the iconic Statue of Liberty on Thursday and maybe take the yellow taxi home

after that. Tomorrow night, Aunt Sarah, Jane and I are going to (15) watched a

musical (Aladdin) at the New Amsterdam Theatre as Uncle Tom has to work. We

(16) should met Uncle Tom at the Red Lobster to have dinner if he gets off early

from work.

I have to go now. I need to get ready to go out for dinner. I love and miss you!

Richard

Example:

0. in

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 Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24. For each question, shade
A, B or C in the answer sheet.

Blog Post: Teenagers and Money

Money. It is involved with everything, which is why you can never have enough
of it. In general, many people belief that friendship is more important than
money. Sometimes people earn a lot of money at one time and think that it will
last them for the rest of their life, or the rest of the year. I once had an experience
like this, that helped me in managing my money. On my thirteenth birthday I
had gained a large amount of money from friends and family. The total
estimation was around five hundred ringgit. Now, I had never seen this much
money before. I felt as though I would never run out of it. Throughout the week,
I started spending my money. I downloaded songs from Spotify, games, and
some other useless junk that would only entertain me for about a week. After
spending all of my money I realized that I forgot about what I needed most.
New clothes!

Ever since that day I made sure that I saved enough and spend on whatever
else was important. However, even after going through this experience, it is still
hard to save money for the important items. The reason it is so hard is because
the world is full of entertaining objects that appeal to everyone. There are ways
that we can control our money spending habits that I have learned. One way
is to set up a limit of how much to spend. If you have just gained a large amount
of money, you can put a good amount, that will be enough for important
goods, into a bank account and only keep out a small amount that you can
use on what you want. Another thing you might try is to actually think about
what and why you are buying.

With these ways of controlling money tips, I have learned how to control my
spending habits. If you do not spend your money wisely, you could end up in a
lot of trouble.

Adapted from https://www.freestyleacademy.rocks/~MathewL/project1/essay.html

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Questions 17 to 24
Complete the mind map.

Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on
your answer sheet.

Teenagers and Money

On his 13th birthday, the writer

What is the common belief
received money from his
about money and friendship?
18 _______________________.
Friendship is regarded as
17_________________________.

What did the writer buy? How long did it take the writer to
He 19 ____________________, outgrow the things that he bought
games and other with the money he received?
unnecessary things. 20 ____________________.

Lesson learnt by the writer.

What did the writer actually
Being careful with money, by
22 ____________________ and need?
spend on items that are 21 ____________________.
important.

How did the writer overcome

his habit of impulse purchase?

23 _______________________
and reason for
24 _______________________

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 Part 4
Read the information below and answer questions 25 to 34.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer
sheet.

Trains
Trains have long been an integral part of human civilization, offering a
convenient and efficient mode of transportation. Trains were first introduced in
the early 19th century, and they revolutionized the way people travelled. The
steam engine was invented in 1814, and it powered the first train. This invention
allowed people to travel further and faster than ever before. Trains quickly
became popular in Europe and America, and they began connecting large
cities and towns. In the United States, the Transcontinental Railroad was
completed in 1869. This allowed people to travel from the East to the West Coast
in just a few days, as opposed to months by wagon or stagecoach.

As time went on, trains continued to evolve. In the early 20th century, electric
and diesel engines were introduced. These engines were more efficient and
quieter than steam engines, making train travel more comfortable. Trains also
became faster, with speeds reaching over 300 km per hour on some modern
high-speed trains.

Trains have had a significant impact on society. They have abled people to
travel long distances quickly and efficiently, which has increased mobility and
led to economic growth. Trains have also played a critical role in the
development of infrastructure and urbanization. The establishment of railway
lines necessitated the construction of bridges, tunnels, and stations, creating
employment opportunities and driving technological advancements.
Additionally, the location of these stations often influenced the growth and
layout of cities, with rail lines becoming lifelines and vital connectors between
urban centres. Many cities developed around train stations, and trains became
a symbol of progress and prosperity. Trains were also used to transport goods,
which led to increased trade and commerce.

In conclusion, trains have had a profound impact on human society. From their
humble beginnings as steam locomotives to the advanced high-speed trains of
today, they have transformed transportation, industry, and urban development.
As we look towards the future, trains will continue to evolve, bringing about new
possibilities and opportunities for the betterment of society.

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Questions 25 - 32
Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on
your answer sheet.

25 The first _____________________________ train was developed in 1841.

26 Completion of Transcontinental Railroad shortened the time needed to

travel from months to _______________________________________________.
27 Before introduction of trains people use _____________________________
to travel from one place to another.
28 ___________________________, electric and diesel engines trains were
introduced.
29 Besides facilitating travels, trains also contributed to improvement of
___________________________________________________________.
30 _______________________________ were created for the people living in
surrounding areas to construct bridges, tunnels and stations.
31 Trains are also used to transport goods that brought about an
___________________________________________________________.
32 Undeniably, trains played a vital role in shaping the ___________________
____________________________________________ that we have today.

Questions 33 and 34

Complete the table with a word from the text.

For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer
sheet.
Meaning Word

33 enabled ______________________________

34 required ______________________________

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 Part 5
Questions 35 to 40

You are going to read about A Journey of a Thousand Steps.

Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences
(A -H) to fill in each gap (35-40). There are two extra sentences which you do
not need to use. For each question, write your answer in the space provided
on your answer sheet.

A Journey of a Thousand Steps…

Once there lived a boy who was not very good in studies but he had big dreams.
He wanted to do something in life but was always fearful and hesitant. 35 He
was exceptionally good in painting but would fear to talk about it. He wanted to
pursue it as a career option but was afraid to ask his father for permission.
a 36 She told him that unless he asks his father to send him to some professional
drawing class, the answer would always be ‘no’. 37

38 The father gladly allowed the boy to join a class. The boy was elated
that day. Years after that incident, the boy grew up to be a renowned artist.
a 39 Yearly, he has an art exhibition to showcase his paintings. When he
looked back, he was glad that he took that first step of asking his father to allow
him attend drawing classes. 40 Indeed, it is true that a journey of a thousand
miles begins with a single step, the man thought to himself.

A If he had not taken that first step, things would have been pretty
different today.
B He has to ask first to make things work out for him.
C He managed to open an art school in the city where he lives.
D His father pushed him aside and asked him to focus on his studies
instead.
E He is haunted by the consequences and outcomes of his dreams.
F One day, the boy gathered courage and asked his father to
send him to a special drawing class.
G He gathered enough courage to ask his mother’s permission.
H His mother knew about her son’s dream and asked him to talk to
his father openly about it

END OF PAPER

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FORM / TINGKATAN:

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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN: FORM 2 – [SET 2]
2024 /2025
BAHASA INGGERIS
12/2
PAPER 2
1 jam Satu jam

Name: Class: Form 2 ^ ___________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of TWO parts, Part 1 and Part 2.
3. You need to answer both the questions.
4. All answers should be written in the space provided in the
question paper.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Possible Marks Marks Obtained

1 20
2 20
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
THIS QUESTION PAPER HAS 3 PRINTED PAGES
 Part 1

Read a message from your friend, Alisha.

Munirah,
I have just finished doing the household chores. I am so tired. I am
the only girl in the family. My 3 brothers do not help at all. Both my parents
are working and come home late every day. I do not have time to study for
the upcoming Science test. What should I do? My parents cannot afford to
hire a maid. Do you have any advice or suggestions?

Alisha

In about 80 words, write an email to Alisha to give your suggestions.

To:
From:

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 Part 2

You just received RM 200 as pocket money from your parents.

In about 80 – 100 words, write an essay about how you spend the given
money.
You may use the notes below to help you.

Savings Food

How I spend
my pocket
money

Going
out with Clothes
friends

Write your essay here.

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END OF PAPER

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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN: FORM 2 – [SET 2]
2024 /2025
BAHASA INGGERIS PAPER 1
ANSWER KEY

Part 1 (8 marks)
1. C 2. C 3.B 4.A
5. B 6. B 7.A 8.A

Part 2 (8 marks)
9. are having (present continuous tense) 10. brought (present perfect
tense)
11. visited (past tense tense) 12. the (Article)
13. have not visited 14. are going to (be going to)
(present perfect tense: -ve)
15. watch (be going to) 16. will meet (future time
expression)

Part 3 (8 marks)
17. more important than money 18. friends and family
19. downloaded songs from Spotify 20. a week, one week
21. new clothes 22. saving (enough)
23. limit how much to spend 24. buying

Part 4 (10 marks)

25. steam engine 26. (a) few days
27. wagon or stagecoach 28. In the early 20th century
29. infrastructure and urbanization 30. Employment opportunities
31. increase in trade and commerce 32. transportation, industry, and
urban development
33. allowed (Para 1) 34. necessitated (Para 3)

Part 5 (6 marks)
35.E 36.H 37.B
38.F 39. C 40.A

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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN: FORM 2 – [SET 2]
2024 /2025
BAHASA INGGERIS PAPER 2
ANSWER KEY

Part 1 (20 marks) Suggested Answer

 Accept any relevant / acceptable answers.

To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Hi Alisha!
I am sad to hear about your predicament. I hope you are well.
I do have a few suggestions regarding the problem that you are facing.
You might want to speak to your parents regarding this. Share with your
parents about you not having enough time to study because you are the
only one doing the household chores. You can suggest to them that your
brothers can help out with the household chores.
Hope it helps!

Regards,
Munirah
77 words

▶Content – Interesting ideas written with proper format of an email.

▶Communicative Achievement – Ideas are explained in a simple manner that
helps in the understand of the content.
▶Organisation – Ideas are well organised, well thought of and explained.
▶Language – Use of good vocabulary and grammar is good.

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Part 2 (20 marks) Suggested Answer
 Accept any relevant / acceptable answers.

Every month, my parents will hand me a sum of money. They felt that I need
to learn to manage my own money. Initially, I had problems getting through the
month with the RM 200 given. I am better now.
The big bulk of the money is spent on food because the food in my school
canteen is quite expensive. At times, I will bring food from home. I also make sure I
save at least RM 20 every month. I now have savings of RM 160. I am glad that my
parents allow me to manage my own finances.
100 words

▶Content – Relevant content mentioned in the writing.

▶Communicative Achievement – Ideas are well thought of and explained well.
▶Organisation – There is a good flow of ideas and is a cohesive piece of writing.
▶Language – Use of good vocabulary and grammar is good. There is a good
mix of compound and complex sentences.

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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN: FORM 2 – [SET 1]
2024 /2025
12/1
BAHASA INGGERIS
PAPER 1
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1 jam Satu jam tiga puluh minit
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Name: Class: Form 2 ^ _________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of FIVE parts, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,
Part 4 and Part 5.
3. All answers should be shaded or written in the Answer Sheet,
at the back of the question paper.
4. Answer all the questions.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:
Parts Possible Marks Marks Obtained
1 8
2 8
3 8
4 10
5 6
Total 40
Parent’s signature:
THIS QUESTION PAPER HAS 10 PRINTED PAGES
 Part 1
Questions 1 to 8

Read the text carefully. Choose the best answer A, B or C. For each of the
question, shade A, B or C in the answer sheet.

What am I?

I carry lots of people.

I pick them up and drop them off.

I get people from place to place.

I can travel to short or long distances.

1. What is the mode of transportation?

A. A car.
B. A bus.
C. A train.

2. Amni has some old clothes and brought it to the Swap Shop. The
salesgirl did not allow Amni to swap her clothes. Why?

A. Swap Shop only accepts ‘almost new’ clothes for swaps.

B. The salesgirl did not like the colour of the clothes that Amni brought.
C. Amni wanted to swap the new clothes without spending any
money.

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 Hafiz My team did not do well in the Public Speaking
Competition, Dad. We had lots of practice. I am so
disappointed.
Dad Son, I understand your disappointment. Winning isn’t
everything. It is not the destination but the journey that is
important.

3. What does the quotation, “It is not the destination but the journey that
is important” mentioned above means?

A. Intention and purpose are essential.

B. Being excited in achieving your goal is the key to success.
C. Experience gathered while achieving your goal is as important as
the goal itself.

Days/Duties Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

Sweep the Adlin Marcus Lily Ding Hafiz
floor Wei
Wipe the Bambi Feroz Shahirah Faizah Nazlah
tables
Clean the Muthu Linda Ashvin Adam Mary
cupboards

4. Look at the schedule above, what are the possible reason for the
schedule to be only from Monday to Friday?

A. The students in the next class are doing the cleaning.

B. The students do not have school during the weekend.
C. There are no more students to assign the different duties.

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 Hi Annie!

I need help with my homework. I do not quite understand

how to do the mathematics homework that the Teacher gave
this morning. I am sorry because I was talking to Linda when the
Teacher was explaining.

Rebecca

5. Which of the statements below correctly explains what Rebecca is

asking Annie?

A. Rebecca is asking Annie for a favour.

B. Rebecca is asking Annie for direction.
C. Rebecca is asking Annie for forgiveness.

MY NATION NEWS SPOTLIGHT!

18 February- We turn our attention today to a gifted young Artist, Yap
Hanzhen. What sets Johorean Hanzhen apart from the other
Malaysian teen artists is that he is an autistic savant (someone with
autism who possesses extraordinary skills). Besides his artistic skills,
Hanzhen’s savant skills extend to playing the piano, excelling in
Mathematics and having a good memory for calendar dates.

The 18-year-old’s sketch was one of the winning entries in the Asia
ParaArt Tokyo 2013 competition, earning him a spot in a travelling
exhibition to various airports in Japan. Hanzhen’s works of art have
been displayed in exhibitions across Asia, including Singapore; Tokyo,
Japan; Incheon, South Korea; and of course, Malaysia.

Adapted from https://eduadvisor.my/articles/spotlight-on-malaysias-talented-teens

6. Yap Hanzen was featured for one of the reasons below.

A. He has had Art exhibitions in various Asian countries.

B. He is a young artist with extraordinary talents across various fields.
C. He is a teenager who has become a travelling exhibition to various
airports in Japan.

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 ENDANGERED SPECIES IN MALAYSIA

MALAYSIAN TIGERS RHINOCEROS HORNBILL

These beautiful creatures The Rhinoceros Hornbill, found

inhabit the southern and only in the forests of eastern
central parts of the Malay peninsular Malaysia and the
Peninsula. There are now only islands of Sumatra, Java and
80 to 120 left. The main reasons Borneo. There are very few left
are poaching and excessive as a result of hunting and
logging that led to loss of deforestation.
habitat.

7. Based on the article above, the similarity between the two animals is
the ______________________.

A. number that are left in the wild.

B. habitat in which these two animals are usually found.
C. reason for them to be endangered which is loss of home.

Alice,
I really need your advice on this. My parents would like me to be
more independent. They just bought me a new bicycle so that I
can cycle to school instead of them sending me to school. The
thing is I do not know how to cycle! I lied to them when they
asked me the other day. What should I do? Please help me!

Renukah

8. Based on the message written by Renukah, which of the statement

below correctly identifies the problem that she is facing?

A. Renukah does not know how to cycle.

B. Renukah does not want to be independent.
C. Renukah does not like to go to school on her own.

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 Part 2
Questions 9 to 16

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors. For each of the
question, write the correct word in the space provided on your answer sheet.

My Passion
I am Sulastri. I am fourteen (0) year old. I have travelled by car, train, plane,

and on foot. I (9) has no travelling with anyone else except my family and close

friends. I find travelling by car the (10) more interests. Although long journeys

are sometimes tiring to me, but I will not (11) stopped travelling. I love travelling

for various reasons. I enjoy staying in different places for (12) the change. I am

also interested in seeing new sights, exploring different cultures and admire the

beauty of the natural attractions. Travelling gives me a good opportunity to

learn (13) many about the history of a particular country that I am (14) visited,

to see cultural and historical places, meet people of different nationalities,

learn about their traditions, customs and culture. In other words, travelling

allows me to expand my worldview. When I am 18, I will (15) travelled round

the world, solo. I am (16) gone too visit many more countries of the world, in

various remote and wild places with beautiful scenery such as Colombia,

Cambodia, Malaysia, Brazil and Nepal.

Example:

0. years

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 Part 3
Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24. For each question, shade
A, B or C in the answer sheet.

Journey to the Centre of the earth

Jules Verne is probably known to most of us through his famous novel, Around the
World in 80 Days. The staggering success of this novel though, meant that his other
works are not as well known. In this novel, instead of going around the world, we
are now going into it!

Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a personal account narrated by a young

German scientist named Axel. The novel begins when Axel's uncle, Professor
Liedenbrock finds an antique book with a faded piece of parchment. The
parchment has ancient Icelandic writing arranged in a code. Liedenbrock
struggles to decipher the writing. Axel manages to translate the parchment and
shares his translation with Professor Liedenbrock.

The parchment was written by an explorer named Arne Saknussemm who lived
300 years ago. In the note, Saknussemm claims to have found the centre of the
earth. The path begins in Iceland inside an extinct volcano called Snaefell.
Liedenbrock decides to follow Saknussemm's directions and enlists Axel's help in
the expedition. Liedenbrock's goddaughter and Axel’s fiancé, Gräuben
encourages him to accompany Liedenbrock to the center of the earth. Axel does
not want to disappoint Gräuben or seem cowardly so he consents to go on the
expedition.

Professor Liedenbrock and Axel travel from their home in Hamburg, Germany, to
Copenhagen, Denmark. Liedenbrock hires Hans Bjelke as their guide when they
reached Iceland. Liedenbrock discovers the entrance that Saknussemm used 300
years ago. Axel, Liedenbrock, and Hans carefully climb down the volcanic shaft.
They lost their way because Liedenbrock chooses the wrong path. The raft floats
into a volcanic shaft as an eruption begins. The eruption carries the explorers back
to the surface. The book ends with Axel, Liedenbrock, and Hans returning to
Germany and Axel writes an account of their adventures. This book takes a little
while to get going, but when it does, it becomes one you cannot put down.

Adapted from https://www.coursehero.com/lit/Journey-to-the-Center-of-the-

Earth/plot-summary/

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 Questions 17 to 24
Complete the mind map.

Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on
your answer sheet.

Journey to the Centre

of the Earth

Where did Liedenbrock

find the parchment? What is the name of
the author?
Who managed to 18 ______________
17 ______________
decipher the
code?

19 ______________
According to Saknussemm in
which country does the volcano
that leads to the centre of the
earth be found?

The two reasons why 22 ______________

Axel agreed to
accompany
Liedenbrock

Does not want to

20 _______________ How did the explorers get
21 _______________ lost?
23 Liedenbrock took the

______________
How did the explorers
manage to reach the Earth’s
surface?

24 ______________ to the
Earth’s surface.
Part 4

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 Part 4
Read the information below and answer questions 25 to 34.
For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer
sheet.

Money scams targeting Teens

Our teens have grown up with computers and smartphones, so it is no surprise that
they are technology and internet-savvy. Unfortunately, they also tend to be
inexperienced and more trusting than most age groups when interacting with others.
This combination can make young people vulnerable to scam artists, especially in
an increasingly dangerous online world. According to the police, 14,919 scam
incidents were reported by people aged 19 and younger in 2021. Minors under 18
are far more likely to become victims of identity theft than adults. They are targeted
for two reasons. The first is that they take longer to find out that they are victims of
identity theft, thereby allowing the identity thieves more time to use their identities for
criminal purposes. In addition, their information is often used in synthetic identity theft.

Social media is prime territory for internet-based scams that target teens. Chief
among these are surveys or contests that request personal information and catfishing
in which the scammer poses as someone they are not and befriends the victim
intending to take money, personal information, and more.

Teens and millennials are also big online spenders for expensive goods. They are
often lured into phony websites that take their money and sell them nothing, lured
into providing personal information used for purposes of identity theft or tricked into
clicking on links and downloading malware. Another scam involves selling knock-
offs or counterfeit products pretending to be the real deal. Once the province of
shady back-alley salespeople from the trunk of a car, online knock-off sales have
found a new home and, in bargain-hunting teens, new victims.

As noted above, with nearly all teens having access to cell phones, scammers have
flocked to the space with confusing offers of free ringtones and wallpaper images
that arrive regularly. Teenagers are misled into subscribing to a service with expensive
monthly fees unknowingly. Worse yet, the fees often come with confusing names.
Therefore, it is imperative that teenagers need to be aware of the existence of such
schemes and take extra precaution in order not to fall victims to these scams.

Adapted from https://www.investopedia.com/financial-

edge/1012/common-scams-targeted-at-teens.aspx

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Questions 25 - 32

Write no more than five words and / or a number from the text for each of the
answer. For each of the question, write your answer in the space provided on your
answer sheet.

25 Teenagers grow up with the presence of computers and handphones and this
make them ______________________________________________________________.

26 A combination of _________________________________ in comparison with other

age groups resulted them being at risk to online scams.

27 The police reported that, they received 14 919 reports from _________________
_____________________________who had fallen victims to online scams.

28 Teenagers are more likely to be targets of online scammers because of the

time taken to realise that they are _________________________________________.
29 Common social media scams include ______________________________________
where these scammers pretend to be someone else and trick victims to giving
them money.
30 Teenagers are usually tricked into fake websites that make them give _______
________________________ that could be used for identity theft.

31 Previously sold at dark alleys and trunks of cars, these scammers now target
___________________________ to sell their products.

32 By offering these teenagers free ringtones and wall paper images, the online
scammers are able to charge teenagers with ______________________________.

Questions 33 and 34

Complete the table with a word from the text.

For each question, write your answer in the space provided on your answer sheet.

Meaning Word

33 enticed ______________________________

34 pirated ______________________________

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 Part 5
Questions 35 to 40

You are going to read about The Tuk Tuk.

Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences
(A -H) to fill in each gap (35 to 40). There are two extra sentences which you
do not need to use. For each question, write your answer in the space
provided on your answer sheet.
For each of the question, shade the correct
The Tukanswer
Tuk (A-D) on your answer sheet.

Tuk Tuks are one of the most popular modes of transport for Thai nationals and
tourists traveling around Bangkok. This unique vehicle has become an unofficial
icon for Thailand. 35 The standard Tuk Tuk consists of a seat in the front for
the driver and a bench in the back for passengers and can accommodate two to
three people. A modern Tuk Tuk is more likely to be open-sided and have a cloth
covering to protect passengers from the sun and keep them cool . 36 But it
might take the unique name of Tuk Tuk from the noisy engines on the earliest
models. 37 It is still a popular form of transportation in big cities like Bangkok
and Nakhon Ratchasima, where traffic congestion is a major problem. 38

Now, Bangkok has a new electric Tuk Tuk service called MuvMi, operating in
several areas of Bangkok. 39 It might not be the best for sightseeing, but if
you need a ride around town or a quick connection to mass transit like the BTS or
MRT, MuvMi could be for you. 40

A Tuk Tuks have been around in Thailand since the 1960s.

B It is not advisable to take Tuk Tuk on a rainy day because the roads are slippery
and dangerous.
C A Tuk Tuk is a motorized rickshaw that has three wheels and is open-air.
D Now, they are readily available around Thailand, especially in tourist areas.
E Discuss and agree on the price with the driver before taking the Tuk Tuk.
F Originally, Tuk Tuks were known in Thai as ‘Samlor’, literally translated as "three-
wheeled vehicle".
G The vehicles are affordable and environmentally friendly being 100% electric.
H You can request a ride via their app and pay cashless by QR scan.

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NAME:

FORM / TINGKATAN:

No. Shade your answer

A B C
1.
A B C
2.
A B C
3.
A B C
4.
A B C
5.
A B C
6.
A B C
7. Marks: ____ out of 8
A B C
8.
No. Write your answer
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14. Marks: ____ out of 8
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16.
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17.
18.
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20.
21.
22.
23.
24. Marks: ____ out of 8
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26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33. Marks: ____ out of 10
34.
No. Shade your answer
A B C D E F G H
35.
A B C D E F G H
36.
A B C D E F G H
37.
A B C D E F G H
38.
A B C D E F G H
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A B C D E F G H
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Marks: ______________out of 6
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Name: Class: Form 2 ^ ___________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. You may only open the question paper when instructed.
2. This question paper consists of TWO parts, Part 1 and Part 2.
3. You need to answer both the questions.
4. All answers should be written in the space provided in the
question paper.
5. Check your answers.

For Examiner’s Use

Name of Examiner:

Parts Possible Marks Marks Obtained

1 20

2 20

Total 40

Parent’s signature:
THIS QUESTION PAPER HAS 3 PRINTED PAGES
 Part 1
You received a text message from Aunt Gwen.

Hi!

I remembered you did a school project about the Amish. The project that you
did was showcased during your School Open house. Lin Lin has to do a similar
project. The thing is she lost her English Student’s Workbook. Could you share
with Lin Lin some information about the Amish and information to be included
in her project? Any other suggestion or help is much appreciated.

Love,
Aunt Gwen

In about 80 words, write an email to your cousin, Lin Lin to give your
suggestions.

To:
From:

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 Part 2

During English lesson, your teacher went through the history of transport.
In about 80 – 100 words, write an essay on your favourite type of transport.
You may use the notes below to help you.

Why do you What is your

like this mode favourite
of transport mode of
transportation

My favourite
transport

When do you Who do you

usually take usually take
this transport
this transport
with

Write your essay here.

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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN: FORM 2 – [SET 1]
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BAHASA INGGERIS PAPER 1
ANSWER KEY

Part 1 (8 marks)
1. B 2. A 3.C 4.B
5. A 6. B 7.C 8.A

Part 2 (8 marks)
9. have not travelled (present perfect tense) 10. most interesting
(superlative adj.)
11. stop (future time expression) 12. a (article)
13. a lot (uncountable noun) 14. visiting (present
continuous tense)
15. travel (future time expression) 16. going to (going to)

Part 3 (8 marks)
17. Jules Verne 18. An antique book
19. Axel 20. disappoint Gräuben / his
fiancée (in any order)
21. look like a coward 22. Iceland
(in any order)
23. wrong path 24. A volcanic eruption

Part 4 (10 marks)

25. technology and internet-savvy 26. inexperienced and more
trusting
27. people aged 19 and younger 28. victims of identity theft
29. catfishing 30. [their] personal information
31. bargain-hunting teens 32. expensive monthly fees
33. lured (Para 3) 34. counterfeit (Para 3)

Part 5 (6 marks)
35. C 36.F 37.A
38.D 39. G 40. H

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BAHASA INGGERIS PAPER 2
ANSWER KEY

Part 1 (20 marks) Suggested Answer

 Accept any relevant / acceptable answers.

To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Hi!
I hope you are well. I heard from Aunt Gwen about your project on the
Amish. I did the same project a month ago. Basically, the Amish is a group of
people living in USA. They live a simple life without the help of modern gadgets.
Since you misplaced your student’s workbook, you can either ‘google’ on the
Amish or I can photocopy for you the pages on the Amish.

Let me know, if you need more help.

Best wishes.
[Your name]
78 words

▶Content – Content is relevant to the question, correct format, with an

introductory sentence and closure.
▶Communicative Achievement – Ideas are easily understood.
▶Organisation – Ideas are well organized, well thought of and explained.
▶Language – Use of good vocabulary and grammar is good.

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Part 2 (20 marks) Suggested Answer
 Accept any relevant / acceptable answers.

My favourite mode of transport? I think I have to go for the bus. I usually take
the bus to school as my parents do not own any motorcycle or car. I like the bus
because the fare is reasonable and I get to travel with my friends.
The bus has undergone great transformation, it is now air-conditioned and it
covers a wide area within the city. When the air-conditioner is not working, I will
open the windows and enjoy the wind blowing through my hair. It is so surreal.
Hence, the bus is my favourite mode of transport.
99 words

▶Content – A unique way to introduce the topic.

▶Communicative Achievement – Ideas are easily understood.
▶Organisation – Ideas are well organized, well thought of and explained.
▶Language – Use of good vocabulary and grammar is good. There is a good
mix of compound and complex sentences.